The Deliverance of Taoist Master Guan Youxing to the Western Pure Land
A Testimony from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
January 27, 2019
A Reunion in the
During the held at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre on the twenty-seventh of January, 2019, a remarkable event of spiritual deliverance occurred. Practitioner Su, through his compassionate practice, guided Taoist Master Guan Youxing of the Jinlan Temple in Hong Kong to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This testimony reflects the profound transformation of a soul once bound by the cycle of reincarnation, now liberated into the infinite light of Namo Amituofo.
Reflecting on his transition, Guan Youxing shared his experience with deep emotion. Though his heart ached with the sorrow of parting from his two children, he found immense peace in the guidance he received. He expressed his boundless gratitude to Practitioner Su for taking his hand and leading him away from the darkness. Upon entering the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, he was reunited with his father and his younger brother. He knelt before his father, embracing him with tears that would not cease, overwhelmed by the of their reunion in this sacred realm.
The Profound Grace of Deliverance
Guan Youxing acknowledged that his father, Guan Jun, had guided him to express his deepest thanks to Practitioner Su for the grace of saving his life. He marvelled at the miracle of his own journey: in this life, he had been destined for the suffering of the hells, yet through the power of the and the of Practitioner Su, he had become a resident of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. He requested that his mother be informed that he, his father, and his brother were now safe and dwelling together in joy within the Western Pure Land.
Turning his thoughts to his wife, he expressed his gratitude for her companionship throughout his life. He entrusted the care of his two children to the protection of Practitioner Su, noting that no words could ever repay such a profound debt of kindness. He urged his children, Fayi, Fali, Fawu, and Mingming, to strive for excellence and to dedicate themselves to their practice. He encouraged them to follow Practitioner Su closely, to overcome the obstacles posed by their , and to engage diligently in prostrations and the recitation of the sutras.
The Path to
Guan Youxing reminded his children that life is truly filled with suffering and urged them never to return to the cycle of reincarnation. He cherished the karmic affinity that had allowed them to be father and children in this life, and he expressed his sincere hope that they would all be reunited in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. He also asked that his message be conveyed to Fayi and Fali, thanking them for the karmic connection that allowed Practitioner Su to save his entire family and bring them into the light of the Dharma. This is the testimony of Guan Youxing, spoken from the Western Pure Land, as a testament to the power of the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, and the boundless compassion of Namo Amituofo.
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